Which of the following is NOT associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
2025
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
- A.
Growth of new towns and establishment of new business markets
- B.
Increased desertification
- C.
Development of pastures and forest area
- D.
Development of fisheries and animal husbandry
- E.
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Correct answer: B
The Indira Gandhi Canal, often called the "Maruganga" (Ganga of the Desert), changed the ecology of Western Rajasthan.
Environmental Impacts:
Positive: Increased crop intensity (Wheat, Mustard, Cotton), rise in groundwater levels, and improved biodiversity.
Negative (Side-effects): Excessive irrigation in areas with hard pan (clay) underground layers led to waterlogging (the Sem problem) and increased alkalinity in the soil.